Recall 05V011000: 2002–2005 Collins Bantam
- Report received
- Jan 21, 2005
- Manufacturer
- Collins bus corporation
- Potentially affected
- 108vehicles
- Model years
- 2002–2005
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Certain 2002 thru 2005 collins bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between september 18, 2002, and january 17, 2005. The protective rubber parts that cover the fuel lines to prevent contact with metal edges may be missing.
Possible consequence
The fuel lines may be cut resulting in fuel spillage and in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Customers will be notified to take their buses to an authorized dealer for free repair. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines and install the protective rubber covering should it be missing. If the fuel lines are damaged, dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2002 Collins Bantam0 complaints
- 2003 Collins Bantam0 complaints
- 2004 Collins Bantam0 complaints
- 2005 Collins Bantam0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.